Les GnanGnan #[nn]

Claire Brétecher brings her sharp, affectionate wit to Les Gnangnan, this Glénat collection featuring three round-faced, wild-haired little characters grinning cheek to cheek on a warm orange-to-green gradient cover — each clutching what appears to be a small piece of paper or drawing. The trio's wobbly, expressive simplicity is pure Brétecher: deceptively loose linework that carries a tremendous amount of charm and personality. A delightful 1974 snapshot of one of French comics' most distinctive voices at work.